AquaNISInformation system on aquatic non-indigenous and cryptogenic species |
Species | Procambarus clarkii [WoRMS] | |
Authority | (Girard, 1852) | |
Family | Cambaridae | |
Order | Decapoda | |
Class | Malacostraca | |
Phylum | Arthropoda | |
Synonym (?) | ||
Sub-species level (?) | Not entered |
Native origin (?) | Ocean: Atlantic --> Ocean region: NW Atlantic Comments: Native to northeastern Mexico and southcentral USA (inland). |
Life form / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Brusca, R.C.; Brusca, G.J. (1990). Invertebrates. Sinauer Associates: Sunderland, MA (USA). ISBN 0-87893-098-1. 922 pp. |
Sociability / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Alessandro, V., Andrea, C., & Chiandetti, C. (2016). Mind the obstacle: Lateralization of detour behaviour in two invertebrate species. In Trieste Symposium on Perception and Cognition (pp. 1-2). EUT. |
Reproductive frequency (?) | Iteroparous References (not structured): Dörr, A. J. M., & Scalici, M. (2013). Revisiting reproduction and population structure and dynamics of Procambarus clarkii eight years after its introduction into Lake Trasimeno (Central Italy). Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems, (408), 10. |
Reproductive type (?) | Sexual References: Alcorlo, P., Geiger, W., & Otero, M. (2008). Reproductive biology and life cycle of the invasive crayfish Procambarus clarkii (Crustacea: Decapoda) in diverse aquatic habitats of South-Western Spain: implications for population control. Fundamental and Applied Limnology/Archiv für Hydrobiologie, 173(3), 197-212. |
Developmental trait (?) | Brooding Spawning References: Carmona-Osalde, C., Rodriguez-Serna, M., Olvera-Novoa, M. A., & Gutierrez-Yurrita, P. J. (2004). Gonadal development, spawning, growth and survival of the crayfish Procambarus llamasi at three different water temperatures. Aquaculture, 232(1-4), 305-316. |
Characteristic feeding method / Life stage (?) |
References: Casellato, S., & Masiero, L. (2011). Does Procambarus Clarkii(Girard, 1852) Represent a Threat for Estuarine Brackish Ecosystems of Northeastern Adriatic Coast(Italy)?. Journal of Life Sciences, 5(7), 549-554. Comments: Omnivorous subsisting on a diet of macrophytes and small animals, such as snails, insects, fishes, and tadpoles. |
Mobility / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Hofkin, B. V., Hofinger, D. M., Koech, D. K., & Loker, E. S. (1992). Predation of Biomphalaria and non-target molluscs by the crayfish Procambarus clarkii: implications for the biological control of schistosomiasis. Annals of Tropical Medicine & Parasitology, 86(6), 663-670. |
Salinity tolerance range (?) | Venice system: 1. Limnetic [<0.5psu] 2. β-Oligohaline [0.5-3psu] 3. α-Oligohaline [3-5psu] 4. β-Mesohaline [5-10psu] 5. α-Mesohaline [10-18psu] 6. Polymixohaline [18-30psu] References: Bissattini, A. M., Traversetti, L., Bellavia, G., & Scalici, M. (2015). Tolerance of increasing water salinity in the red swamp crayfish procambarus clarkii. Journal of Crustacean Biology, 35(5), 682-685. Comments: Survives well up to 20 ppt, but at 30-33 ppt life time is reduced. |
Habitat modifying ability potential (?) | Keystone species References: Casellato, S., & Masiero, L. (2011). Does Procambarus Clarkii(Girard, 1852) Represent a Threat for Estuarine Brackish Ecosystems of Northeastern Adriatic Coast(Italy)?. Journal of Life Sciences, 5(7), 549-554. |
Toxicity / Life stage (?) | Not relevant References: Vasconcelos, V., Oliveira, S., & Teles, F. O. (2001). Impact of a toxic and a non-toxic strain of Microcystis aeruginosa on the crayfish Procambarus clarkii. Toxicon, 39(10), 1461-1470. Barbee, G. C., McClain, W. R., Lanka, S. K., & Stout, M. J. (2010). Acute toxicity of chlorantraniliprole to non‐target crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) associated with rice–crayfish cropping systems. Pest management science, 66(9), 996-1001. |
Bioaccumulation association (?) | Anthropogenic chemical compounds Natural toxins References: Martín-Díaz, M. L., Tuberty, S. R., McKenney, C. L., Blasco, J., Sarasquete, C., & Delvalls, T. A. (2006). The use of bioaccumulation, biomarkers and histopathology diseases in shape Procambarus clarkii to establish bioavailability of Cd and Zn after a mining spill. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 116(1-3), 169. Bollinger, J. E., Bundy, K., Anderson, M. B., Millet, L., Preslan, J. E., Jolibois, L., ... & George, W. J. (1997). Bioaccumulation of chromium in red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii). Journal of Hazardous Materials, 54(1-2), 1-13. Kouba, A., Buřič, M., & Kozák, P. (2010). Bioaccumulation and effects of heavy metals in crayfish: a review. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 211(1-4), 5-16. Comments: Significant bioaccumulation of cadmium and zinc occurs prin- cipally in gill tissues. |
Known human health impact? | Not entered |
Known economic impact? | Not entered |
Known measurable environmental impact? | Not entered |
Included in the Target Species list? | Not entered |
Association with vessel vectors (?) | Ballast waters References: Gherardi, F. (2006). Crayfish invading Europe: the case study of Procambarus clarkii. Marine and Freshwater Behaviour and Physiology, 39(3), 175-191. |
Last update by | Agnese Marchini, 2020-05-28 |